The first ever Central Coast Cancer Challenge, presented by Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, is a multi-sport event taking place at Laguna Lake Park Sept. 18 and benefiting the Wellness Center. Too much to tell here – 5k and 10k run/walk, 50k/100k cycling, kids run and bike rodeo; wellness expo and Damon Castillo Band – this event has it all … It’s a busy time for the Collaboration team. Tonight at 5:30, Collaboration hosts a “State of Small Business in SLO” mixer at the Crooked Kilt at 1865 Monterey. Free food and intriguing conversation; and Friday, Sept. 10 at noon their Business Education lunch features Andre, Morris & Buttery principal (and all around impressive) Beth Marino discussing buy-sell agreements. Reservations required … Corri Perry, manager of Fence Factory Rentals Atascadero, is the newly elected president of the SLO County Builders Exchange, joined by VP Patrick Kimbell (Kimbell-Brown Construction of Los Osos); secretary Mike Bray (Michael Bray Construction of Paso Robles) and treasurer Steve Stillman (Stillman Enterprises of Arroyo Grande). And welcome to Lindsay Newcomb, Fresno transplant and new marketing director for Limberg Lasik Institute. You could say she set her sights on the Central Coast.
Entries Tagged as Business Workshops
LOCAL BEAT
August 26th, 2010
Categories — Business Workshops, Charity
SEEN & HEARD
June 17th, 2010
Doug Swanson
Public relations professional-turned-Poly instructor Doug Swanson helped steer a winning PR curriculum for four years of students. His program included a student-run PR agency that offered help to local nonprofits and other interests. Great hands-on, real-life education and impressive outcomes. Doug is moving to Cal State Fullerton where he’ll exercise his muscle in a large PR program. He will be missed … Kardel Insurance Services welcomes Ann Hatley, who brings a number of notables to her post in client services and marketing: Texas native, USAF Academy grad and public relations officer, cycling team member – and holder of a law degree … Upcoming Mission Community Services “Brown Bag Dialogues” – all free and always informative: info at 595-1357. Seven Ways to Increase Your Business Income with local financial expert Melinda Thomas on June 18, and Marketing: Defining Your Competitive Advantage with business coach Christine Sommer on June 25 … Billboards 
on Highway 101 remind drivers of the stellar talent headed our way when the Mid State Fair kicks off on July 21. And on the topic of talent, we just have to brag on BCA Creative Director Isaac Horton and Graphic Designer Kristin Savage, who worked with Fair Marketing Manager Tom Keffury to create the billboard design.
Categories — Business Workshops
LOCAL BEAT
May 20th, 2010
Dan Walters
Can you really resist Sacramento smart guy Dan Walters just days before a statewide election? Last call for tickets to the June 2 SLO County UCSB Economic Forecast Project “Mid-Year Update.” Spirited debate and a free ride on the SLO-departing “espresso express.” Visit the websites of the Atascadero Chamber or the Paso Robles Chamber for more information … Local history meets a new wine venture when the Hearst Ranch Winery hosts its grand opening in the tasting room at the historic Sebastian Store in Old San Simeon Village on May 22 and May 23. Wine tasting, BBQ and music benefit the Hearst Cancer Resource Center at French Hospital in SLO … Upcoming Brown Bag Dialogues on tap at Mission Community Services Corporation: May 21, HR consultant Betsey Nash and DSS’s Cassandra Blangsted explain the HIRE Act and SLO Works Subsidized Employment Program; May 28 the topic is Low Cost and No Cost Services for Businesses, presented by Lynn Kranich of Shoreline Workforce Development … We keep hearing about great deals in local real estate. How about a brand new, 2300-square-foot home at Trilogy Central Coast for $100? It’s possible if you buy the winning ticket in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway on the Central Coast. A limited number of tickets will be on sale starting July 7. Call (800) 834-5794.
Categories — Business Workshops, Promotions
LOCAL BEAT
May 6th, 2010
When Chris Thornberg and Dan Walters share the stage, a good show is bound to follow. Get tickets today for the June 3rd UCSB Economic Forecast Mid-Year Event in Paso Robles. Attendees from south of the grade can add a free ride on the “Espresso Express” shuttle bus provided by PG&E and departing from Sierra Vista’s new parking structure. Register with the Atascadero or Paso Robles chambers … It’s hard enough to be a start-up business, but if you launched any time in the last three years, recession challenges can be staggering. Get a morale boost and solid knowledge in a free presentation by SCORE on Saturday, May 22 at the SLO City-County Library. Presentations will focus on financial reporting, marketing, customer management and human resources. Register online.
Categories — Business Workshops, Events
BCA BLURB
April 22nd, 2010
Eric Hubbs of Collaboration and Scott Morrell of BCA motored to San Francisco recently to be part of a prestigious group of new media experts gathered by the Web analytic company, HubSpot. Twitter, Facebook and Linked In are second nature to these two techno-whiz kids .. And we end this issue of FYI with a heartfelt thank you to Grant Berkefeld and Wayne Millheim of Ultrex Business Solutions, who delivered a fabulous new is-it-a-copy machine-or-a-space-ship to the hallowed halls of BCA recently. We haven’t had a paper jam, door slam, off-color cry for copier help in more than two weeks. Life is good.
Categories — Business Successes, Business Workshops
LOCAL BEAT
April 8th, 2010
Chris Thornberg
Once a year is not enough: Chris Thornberg, the fiery and ever entertaining lead forecaster of Beacon Economics, was introduced to SLO County business leaders last November at the UCSB Economic Forecast Project event. Chris is headed back our way for a mid-year update the morning of June 2 at the Paso Robles Event Center. More to follow. For now, save the date and get ready to rumble … The September “Savor the Central Coast” event being assembled by Sunset Magazine, the SLO County Visitors and Conference Bureau and the O’Donnell Lane Company is getting a huge boost from new team member and well-known sales and marketing guru Cheryl Cuming … Welcome to Brian Hermanson, Georgia transplant and new executive director of the SLO County Symphony, who steps into former exec Sandi Sigurdson’s very large shoes on April 16 … Judy Wallace is back with another fabulous “wares and vintage finds” event at the Mehlschau Barn in Nipomo on Saturday, April 24. Habitat for Humanity will benefit and attendees can meet Sue Whitney of JunkMarket Style … Saturday night, May 8 has it all: an epic movie, East of Eden; a fabulous venue, the Performing Arts Center and a blast from the past – pre-movie showing of a classic Bugs Bunny cartoon and a 1930’s Perils of Pauline movie serial. It’s the brainchild of the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. Info at pacslo.org … Need help figuring out the many ins and outs of managing payroll taxes? EDD has a free workshop coming up in Santa Maria, Saturday, April 29.
Categories — Business Workshops, Events, Fundraising
LOCAL BEAT
March 25th, 2010
Free training available through Mission Community Services Corporation: Fear of Public Speaking, Friday, March 26; How to Write a Brilliant Business Plan on Only One Page, Saturday, March 27; Time Management for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs, Friday, April 9 … There’s still time to take advantage of new laws regarding private sector employment benefits and hiring incentives. Wayne Longcrier’s e-newsletter can fill you in.
